Posts for August 2014

The end is in sight! This week brings the final touches on several spaces. The Sanctuary doors in the new connector between the Sanctuary and lobby are having closers installed this week. In addition, plumbers are here today checking for … Continue reading →

The baptistry is still a work in progress. Last week, the refinishing team completed their work, and tile flooring was installed. We are still waiting on the installation of stair treads, as well as the plumbing work which will ensure … Continue reading →

Highland’s weekly ministry in our nearby Shelby Park neighborhood begins on Tuesday, September 2, fresh with new approaches to ministry and full of excitement for this work of Love in our own backyard. While you may have heard about our work … Continue reading →

The baptistry is coming along! This week, the refinishing team is hard at work painting and sealing the baptistry tub. The process requires several coats of finish, the last of which should take place today or tomorrow. In order to … Continue reading →

While work continues around the building in various areas, the main focus this week is the baptistery tub. As part of the renovation process, the tub is receiving a new fiberglass finish, new hardware and new plumbing. Rain last week … Continue reading →

For most of my adult life I have had friends in the LGBTQ community. From the cousin of the neighbors across the street, while I was finishing high school to my own faith community struggling with how to make our … Continue reading →

This week in renovation, work continues in various areas of the building. In the connector between the new lobby and the sanctuary, the most visible addition to that space is the Juliette Norton Marvin window. This window was once part … Continue reading →